Jack and Jill were pushing one box each. Jill finished the task in 30 seconds will Jack
finished the task in 45 seconds. If they both used 50 N of force and have travelled a
distance of 10 meters, A). How much power did each of them had? B). Who is more
powerful from them? C). What factor could affect one’s power?
Answers & Comments
Answer:
A.
Jack: Power = force x displacement / time
Power = 50N x 10 meters / 30 seconds
Power = 16.67 watts
Jill: Power = force x displacement / time
Power = 50N x 10 meters / 45 seconds
Power = 11.11 watts
B.
Jack is more powerful than Jill.
C. The factors that affect one's power are the force able to be utilized, if the velocity is stronger, and the mass of the object the work is being done on.